Admissions

Boise State creates opportunities. We’re here to help you make the most of the time, money, and energy you invest in your education — and in your future. Visit our Admissions page often and enjoy your exploration of Boise State. You’ll discover it’s a smart choice.

Connect to Boise State

Skill Building Workshops

These workshops are a FREE service to all Boise State students! During each 60 minute workshop you will learn new strategies that will enhance your academic experience and give you the tools you need to succeed. Click on workshop title below to RSVP or just drop-in. Calendar view of workshops available at this link.

Time Management: Managing your time is a critical skill for academic success. Come to this workshop to make a study schedule, learn about principles for efficient and effective studying, and explore tools for avoiding procrastination and cramming. Interested students are encouraged to bring any planners or time management system they may already be using.

– Mon 8/24 at 9:30am in the Student Union Building (SUB), Cataldo Room
– Tues 8/25 at 9:30am in the SUB, Cataldo Room
– Thurs 8/27 at 4:30pm in the SUB, True Blood Room
– Mon 8/31 at 4:30pm in the SUB, True Blood Room
– Wed 9/2 at 9:30am in the SUB, Cataldo Room
– Wed 9/2 at 4:30pm in the SUB, True Blood Room-more to come! check back

Note-Taking in College Level Courses:Most students will find that note-taking is an essential part of their classes. This workshop will provide strategies on how to quickly and efficiently take notes in class, 4 different note-taking systems, tips on how notes can be changed for different classes or professors, and an opportunity to practice new note-taking skills and systems.

-Mon 8/24 at 4:30pm in the Student Union Building (SUB), True Blood Room
– Wed 8/26 at 4:30pm in the SUB, True Blood Room
-Thurs 9/3 at 9:30am in the SUB, Cataldo Room– more to come! check back

Reading a College Level Textbook: This workshop focuses on a very important aspect of being successful in college–reading a textbook. Students will learn strategies to save time and energy while reading, active reading techniques, and have time to practice new reading skills and strategies. Interested students are encouraged to bring one of their textbooks.

-Thurs 8/27 at 9:30am in the Student Union Building (SUB), Cataldo Room
-Mon 8/31 at 9:30am in the SUB, Cataldo Room
-Tues 9/1 at 4:30pm in the SUB, True Blood Roommore to come! check back

Mobile Study Tools: Use your smart phone for good and not evil! Learn about apps to manage time, tasks, notecards, documents and so much more.

-Tues 8/25 at 4:30pm in the Student Union Building (SUB), True Blood Room
-Wed 8/26 at 9:30am in the SUB, Cataldo Room
-Tues 9/1/2015 at 9:30am in the SUB, Cataldo Room
-Thurs 9/3 at 4:30pm in the SUB, True Blood Room-more to come! check back

Test Success: Every student will need to take examinations throughout their academic career. Participants in this workshop will learn about strategies for test preparation, test-taking tips, and how to approach specific types of test questions. Students will walk away with a step-by-step study plan for upcoming tests.

Check back soon for dates/times. We will start offering this workshop after the 2nd week of the semester.Need immediate help? Call 426-1718 or email academic@boisestate.edu

Tackling Test Anxiety: Many students struggle with test anxiety and aren’t sure how to handle it. Students in this workshop will learn psychological and physiological causes of test anxiety, study tips, and test preparation. This workshops aims to reduce anxiety by helping students feel more prepared, and also learn different relaxation techniques to help prevent and handle test anxiety.

Check back soon for dates/times. We will start offering this workshop after the 2nd week of the semester. Need immediate help? Call 426-1718 or email academic@boisestate.edu